Product Safety and Stewardship Manager

about upl:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility, we mix the power of speed, with structure from process. And wherever we can, we always believe in having fun.

Job Summary:

The role is part of the Global Stewardship and Compliance Function, responsible for ensuring Product Safety compliance and implementation of responsible and ethical management of UPL’s crop protection, throughout their lifecycle, from cradle to grave. This includes implementing systems, developing and delivering standards/procedures/training, and capacity building of stakeholders to optimize the use and effectiveness of UPL’s products, while reducing potential risks associated with their use.

JOb Responsibilities:

• Author GHS-Safety Data Sheets for multiple geographies across the globe and all internal business functions (Regulatory, SCM, R&D, Planning & Logistic, etc), as per applicable hazard communication regulations (GHS, CLP, OSHA, etc) for
  • existing & new actives & end use products (straight & mixtures)
  • industrial chemicals
  • Intermediates/raw-materials and
  • impurities
• Interpreter Physical, Chemical, Toxicological and Ecotoxicological end points for accurate hazard classification as per various standards.
• Perform raw material compliance and finished products reviews for various regions as per the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Serve as a primary contact for dangerous goods classifications/queries for DOT, IATA, and IMDG.

• Maintain data integrity/validation within the Chemical management tool (ExESS) & ERP System to ensure that Safety Data Sheets & information reflect the most current health, safety, environmental, and regulatory information available.
• Work towards enhancement of Chemical management tool (ExESS).
• Develop, distribute and timely update standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for safety equipment’s, safe use of products, container management, disposal of empty container & obsolete stock, etc.
• Lead implementation of UPL’s product stewardship strategy globally. Lead special projects related to Stewardship and aligned with the company's strategy.
• Ensure capacity building of stakeholders to optimize use and effectiveness of UPL products while reducing potential risks, providing training and awareness generation
• Contribute to internal audits such as Responsible Care, Dow Jones Sustainability Index etc
• Regular documentation and publications on success stories on stewardship initiatives. Work with UPL digital teams for greater social media engagements. Strengthen company image as a responsible and sustainable company.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s or doctorate in chemistry
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project management.
• Instrumental in establishing processes and governances.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.
• Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.